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What are micro-credentials?

Micro-credentials are groups of three to five courses that can be taken as a standalone program or can eventually be stacked to earn a degree or certificate. They are designed to help students quickly develop relevant skills to prepare them for entry-level employment or per-diem work, and can help those currently employed gain additional training to advance their career.

MVCC’s micro-credentials can help to bridge the gap between college and a career, giving students a competitive edge before completing a degree program.

MVCC also has partnered with digital credentialing platform Credly, which empowers the College to officially recognize individuals for demonstrable competencies and skills.

Micro-credential Programs

School of STEM - Career

Available programs:

For more information, contact:

Joseph Woodrow
Dean, School of STEM - Career

315-731-5753
jwoodrow@mvcc.edu

School of Business and Hospitality

Available programs:

For more information, contact:

Christine VanNamee
Dean, School of Business and Hospitality

315-792-5497
cvannamee@mvcc.edu

School of STEM - Transfer

Available programs:

For more information, contact:

Jake Mihevc
Dean, School of STEM - Transfer

315-792-5653
jmihevc@mvcc.edu

School of Health Sciences

Available program:

Sterile Processing Techniques

For more information, contact:

Melissa Copperwheat
Dean, School of Health Sciences

315-792-5499
mcopperwheat@mvcc.edu

Sterile Processing Techniques:

This micro-credential prepares students to pass the IAHCSMM certification exam required to work as a sterile processing technician in New York State. Courses include:

ST120 Surgical Instrumentation 2 cr.
ST130 Sterile Processing and Surgical Technology 3 cr.
HM100 Medical Terminology for Health Professionals 3 cr.
ST220 Sterile Processing Clinical Practice 6 cr.

Fabrication Welding:

Fabrication Welding This micro-credential teaches the welding methods used in the fabrication of metal objects using mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Completion of this micro-credential prepares students for entry-level positions as welder fabricators. Courses include:

MT170 Oxy-Acetylene Welding Procedures 5 cr.
MT270 Welding Procedures for MIG and TIG 5 cr.
MT277 Welders Blueprint Reading and Metal Fabrication 5 cr.
MT279 Sheet Metal Fabrication 3 cr.

Ornamental Welding:

Ornamental Welding This micro-credential covers the welding methods used in the fabrication of ornamental metal objects and structures, providing hands-on experience with a variety of metals, including wrought iron, stainless steel, and aluminum. Completion of this micro-credential qualifies students for entry-level positions as ornamental welders. Courses include:

MT170 Oxy-Acetylene Welding Procedures 5 cr.
MT270 Welding Procedures for MIG and TIG 5 cr.
Welders Ornamental Iron and Blacksmithing 4 cr.

Structural Welding:

Structural Welding This micro-credential provides essential knowledge and skills in Arc Welding and prepares students for welding certification exams for the New York State Department of Transportation and the American Welding Society (both can be taken at MVCC). Completion of this program qualifies students for entry-level or apprentice positions in structural welding. Courses include:

MT174 Electric Arc Welding Procedures 5 cr.
MT272 Advanced Electric Arc Welding Procedures 5 cr.
MT278 Welding Inspection and Quality Control Testing 4 cr.

Carpentry Fundamentals:

Carpentry Fundamentals This micro-credential provides students with the knowledge and hands-on experience to work on construction sites for residential structures. It covers framing, subflooring, flooring, walls, and roofs, and introduces a variety of materials and methods used to finish the interior and exterior of a residential structure. Safety procedures are emphasized. Courses include:

CB101 Carpentry 1 4 cr.
CB102 Carpentry 2 4 cr.
CB103 Carpentry 3 4 cr.

Masonary Fundamentals:

Masonary Fundamentals This micro-credential provides the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to prepare students for entry-level work on commercial and residential construction sites utilizing any combination of concrete, block (CMU), or brick construction methods. Safety procedures are emphasized. Courses include:

CB121 Masonry 1 4 cr.
CB122 Masonry 2 4 cr.
CB122 Masonry 3 4 cr.
CB126 Blueprint Reading (Construction Trades) 3 cr.

Kitchen Competencies:

Food Preparation This micro-credential will provide an early milestone for our Culinary Arts students as well as a credential for workforce development based on meetings with area employers looking for a specific skill set for their operation. Courses include:

FS111 Food Preparation 1 4 cr.
FS150 Safety & Sanitation 3 cr.
FS112 Food Preparation 2 3 cr.

Introduction to Baking:

student baking a cake This micro-credential will provide an early milestone for our pastry arts students as well as a credential for workforce development based on meetings with area employers looking for a specific skill set for their operations. This the first of two micro-credentials in baking. Courses include:

FS121 Baking 1 4 cr.
FS213 Cake Decorating 3 cr.
FS205 Baking 2 4 cr.

Advanced Baking:

student working on a pastry project This micro-credential will provide a mid-program milestone for our pastry arts students as well as a credential for workforce development based on meetings with area employers looking for a specific skill set for their operations. This is the second of two micro-credentials in baking. Courses include:

FS225 Advanced Bread Baking 3 cr.
FS245 Pastry Techniques & Practices 4 cr.

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems-Maintenance

student performing maintenance on a drone This micro-credential will provide a mid-program milestone for RPAS students as well as a mechanism to upskill the incumbent workforce to perform maintenance and routine service of RPAS, ensuring the aircraft conforms to design and safe operating conditions. Courses include:

FB101 Introduction to Modeling & Fabrication 3 cr.
ET112 Electronics of RPAS 3 cr.
UA121 Mechanics of RPAS 3 cr.

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems-Operations

student having a drone operation training This micro-credential will provide a mid-program milestone for RPAS students as well as a mechanism to upskill the incumbent workforce to perform as RPAS pilots and mission planners for both multirotor and fixed wing RPAS. Courses include:

UA120 RPAS Operations & Industrial Operations 3 cr.
UA215 RPAS Mission Planning & Operations 3 cr.
UA217 RPAS Operations 1 3 cr.
UA218 RPAS Operations 2 3 cr.

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems-Data Analysis

student working on geographic info system This micro-credential will provide a mid-program milestone for RPAS students as well as a mechanism to upskill the incumbent workforce to collect, validate, georeference, and analyze data rendered from RPAS missions. Courses include:

CT153 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems 3 cr.
UA102 Introduction to Remote Sensing 3 cr.
CT265 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3 cr.
CT267 Advanced Geographic Information Systems 3 cr.
CT266 Capstone in Global Positioning Systems 3 cr.

Information Technology Support Professional

student attending the IT support lecture The IT Support Professional microcredential is designed to prepare students for an entry-level role in IT support. A job in IT can mean in-person or remote help desk work in a small business or at a global company. The microcredential will introduce IT troubleshooting and customer service, networking, operating systems, system administration and security. This microcredential, with integration into the Computer Information Systems program, is designed to prepare for employment in this continuously growing field as well as provide a foundation for further education. Courses included:

CI104 Introduction to Cybersecurity 3 cr.
IS120 Computer Operating Systems and Environments 3 cr.
IS240 Networking Essentials 3 cr.